As the 2024/25 English Premier League season edges into the second half of the campaign with matchday 20, this weekend promises high-stakes drama and fresh opportunities for bettors to make their mark.
The second half of the campaign kicks-off with a number of exciting match-ups that could play a part in defining the title race, European aspirations and the ongoing relegation battle. With this, there is sure to be plenty of excitement.
We take a closer look at a selection of the matches taking place and picking out our top tips and best booking code (odds at time of writing):
Tottenham vs Newcastle United
Newcastle United’s form has taken a sharp upturn in recent weeks, with the Magpies having won all of their last five matches heading into this one, including a superb 3-0 win against Aston Villa and 2-0 victory over Manchester United in their last two.
Tottenham, in comparison, have won just two of their last 10 matches across all competitions, while they are without a win in their last three heading into this one, marking a torrid run of results.
With this, we believe Newcastle’s strong form will continue thanks to their huge current confidence, with the Magpies expected to get the win here.
Newcastle United to win, 2.27
Crystal Palace vs Chelsea
Chelsea’s time in the title race has come to a disappointing end in the last few weeks, with the Blues seeing their nine game unbeaten run in the Premier League come to an end with back-to-back losses in their last two matches.
These results, 2-1 against Fulham and 2-0 to Ipswich Town, have seen them fall into fourth place and just three points above fifth-placed Newcastle United, meaning a return to winning ways is vital if they want to keep their place in the Champions League spots.
Crystal Palace will be the underdogs heading into this one, especially given their huge inconsistency in recent weeks that has seen the Eagles fail to put together back-to-back wins since the end of October, winning three, drawing five and losing three in the following matches.
With this, we believe that Chelsea will get back to their winning ways and secure a crucial three points.
Chelsea to win, 1.97
Brighton vs Arsenal
Gabriel Jesus had been enduring a difficult time in front of goal for Arsenal throughout last season and the beginning stages of this campaign, but recent matches have seen the striker return to the fabulous form that he presented upon first joining the Gunners.
The striker has now netted six goals in his last four games, including goals in three of the last four, leaving him in superb goalscoring form heading into a game against a Brighton side that have been far from defensively secure.
The Seagulls have conceded 28 times in 19 league matches, while Arsenal have also netted a huge 38 in 19 games, and with Jesus in such good form, he’s good value to keep his scoring run going.
Gabriel Jesus to score anytime, 3.00
Liverpool vs Manchester United
League leading Liverpool are set to take on rivals Manchester United on Sunday in one of the most anticipated matches in the English football calendar, and the hosts will be massively confident of securing a dominating victory.
They are not only undefeated in their last 23 matches across all competitions, but they have also only lost once to Man United in the league in the last 13 meetings, winning seven and drawing five in that time.
Man United have also lost all of their last four across all competitions, conceding a massive 11 goals in that time, and with them displaying an extremely weak defence this campaign, Liverpool should win this one comfortably with plenty of goals scored.
Liverpool to win & over 3.5 goals, 2.37
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